This function allows the user to change mesh parameters and re-mesh without original surfaces. The program will mesh the model according to the new mesh parameters. The Auto Re-mesh dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.3.28.
Figure 5.3.28 Auto Re-mesh dialog box
NORMAL ANGLE: normal angle between the adjacent elements.
SEGMENT MESH: segment mesh according to the normal angle and mark with different colors.
REPAIR REGION: Allow the user to add elements in a region to other regions, merge elements in several regions and select elements to create a new region.
ADD TO REGION: Allow the user to add elements in a region to other regions. Select elements by left mouse click and click middle mouse button to complete selection. Then select a region to add the elements to.
MERGE REGIONS: Allow the user to merge two or more adjacent regions. After selecting the regions to be merged, click on the middle mouse button to complete this operation.
CREATE REGION: Allow the user to select elements to create a new region. After selecting elements, click on the middle mouse button to complete this operation.
MESH CONTROL: Refer to Section 5.3.4 for detailed description.
REMESH: After the new mesh size is entered, click on this button to remesh.